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- [hwim-zi-kuh l, wim-]
- /ˈʰwɪm zɪ kəl, ˈwɪm-/
- /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hwim-zi-kuh l, wim-]
- /ˈʰwɪm zɪ kəl, ˈwɪm-/
Definitions of whimsically word
- adjective whimsically given to whimsy or fanciful notions; capricious: a pixyish, whimsical fellow. 1
- adjective whimsically of the nature of or proceeding from whimsy, as thoughts or actions: Her writing showed whimsical notions of human behavior. 1
- adjective whimsically erratic; unpredictable: He was too whimsical with regard to his work. 1
- noun whimsically In a whimsical manner. 1
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Origin of whimsically
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; whims(y) + -ical
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Parts of speech for Whimsically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
whimsically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
whimsically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for whimsically
noun whimsically
- playfulness — full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome.
- fancifulness — The quality of being fanciful.
adverb whimsically
- fancifully — characterized by or showing fancy; capricious or whimsical in appearance: a fanciful design of butterflies and flowers.
- quirkily — having or full of quirks.
- imaginatively — characterized by or bearing evidence of imagination: an imaginative tale.
- creatively — having the quality or power of creating.
- impulsively — actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child.
Antonyms for whimsically
adverb whimsically
- practically — in effect; virtually: It is practically useless to protest.
- seriously — in a serious manner: He shook his head seriously.
- dependably — capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.
- frequently — often; many times; at short intervals.
- regularly — at regular times or intervals.
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